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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.72, 67,736.40 and 13,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.72, 67,736.40 and 13,983.40 is: 20,980.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.72 : 67,736.40 = 13,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.72/67,736.40 = 13,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.72x = 67,736.40 × 13,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.72x = 947,185,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,185,175.76/45,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,980.62

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